I’m currently exhibiting my handmade silver and enamel jewellery at Betty and Friends Artists Open House in Brighton. Our artists open house is part of the Beyond the Level Art Trail which is one of the trails that makes up the Artists Open House network.

Every weekend in May over 100 houses transform into gallery spaces which are open to the public. You can see art, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, photography etc, meet the artists, see art demonstrations, take part in workshops and win goodies too (more about that in a minute!)

Jenni Cresswell Mixed media textile landscapes, cushions, prints & cards

On the road to Genoa by Jenni Cresswell

Karen Irvine Leave Only Footprints series of oil paintings

Korea Street Scene by Karen Irvine

Elizabeth Anne Norris Bold, bright enamels and jewellery

Sea Breeze Meander Pendant by Elizabeth Anne Norris

Keith A Pettit Wood Engraving and Prints

Wood Engraving Prints by Keith Pettit

Betty Shek Felt Arts and Button Jewellery

Felt Brooches by Betty Shek

Claire Witz Unique contemporary silver & beaded jewellery

Copper Twist Rings by Claire Witz

Sketch to Press Challenge

Kids love having a go on Keith’s printing press

Every Saturday you can see Keith Pettit demonstrating his art, wood engraving and have a go on his printing press. Keith has set himself a “sketch to press challenge” and will try to complete a wood engraving in one day. If you mention “sketch to press challenge” when you visit our house you’ll get a free print from the engraving.

A Win! Win! Win! Situation

Win Earrings by Claire Witz

Visit our house and get 3 chances to win lovely things…

Win handmade silver and turquoise earrings by Claire Witz

Win a 3 hour ring making course with Elizabeth Anne Norris

Win artwork by Thea Telford. Kids can enter our Colouring Competition and help raise money for Ramana’s garden orphanage.

Come and Visit…

Betty and Friends Artists Open House

20a Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DS

Every Saturday and Sunday in May 2013

From 12:00 to 18:00

We look forward to seeing you there !

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March 24, 2013
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Rings… Make It Personal !

Pictured below are 5 of my handmade silver ring designs. Each ring is sterling silver, handmade to order and can be made into an individual piece of jewellery by adding your choice of inscription on the inside. You can personalise your silver ring by Elizabeth Anne Norris by adding a Name, Date, Personal Moto or Private Message on the inside.

These handmade silver rings are handforged and finished at my jewellery workshop in Brighton. Because each silver ring is handmade I do not mass produce them so they are a perfect and unique gift for a loved one, for birthday, anniversary or even for wedding rings. I’m happy to discuss any ideas you have so get in touch info@eanjewellery.com.

First up, the Floral Silver Ring. Click on the image below for more information.

Next, the Vintage Floral Ring. Click on the image below for more information.

New in my shop is the Criss Cross Oxidised Silver Ring. Click on the image below for more information.

Another new edition is my Chunky Hammered Oxidised Silver Ring. Click on the image below for more information.

And finally the Waterflow Oxidised Silver Ring is also new. Click on the image below for more information.

Personalise your handmade silver ring with a moto

Nickname

Name

Private message

Or date

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February 28, 2013
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Meet the Seller: Katie Young

Reblogged from brightoncraftaganza:

Today is the last chance to virtually-meet one of our talented sellers before the Spring Brighton Craftaganza market itself. Katie is a talented metal worker who just might have the perfect Mother's Day gift for your mum! She'll be selling at the market on Saturday 2nd March.

Please introduce yourself….

I am Katie. I trained and worked as a still life photographer and have always been drawn to creative activities.

Design Inspiration – Creativity

Source: artandcupcakes.wordpress.com via Dawn on Pinterest

Kimberly Ans shows off her artistic skills in this colourful illustration incorporating the word ‘CREATIVE’ in different languages. As you know I love colour and so I wanted to share this inspirational design.

This has been a Design Inspiration post. Click here to see my previous post ‘Edinburgh’ or select ‘Design Inspiration’ from the categories drop down on the right.

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January 30, 2013
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Etsy Tips and Tricks for UK Sellers

Ok, I have to start by saying that I’m not an expert on Etsy, however, I have learnt a few Etsy tips and tricks over the last two years. Many of these have come from my Brighton Etsy Team Mates so, Thank you ! What I have learnt is that there is a lot to learn about Etsy and it takes time and effort to learn it, keep up to date and put your knowledge into action !

Below I’ve shared my favourite useful links. All the text in BOLD and BLUE is clickable and will take you to a site for more information. This is not an exhaustive list. If you know of any other useful links please share them as a comment below. Thanks.

1. Top 10 Tips for Starting an Etsy Business

2. Learn About SEO

3. Join a Team or Two

Join a team or two and take part in their forums. I have found Etsy Success and UK Ireland Teams to be very good especially if you sign up to their newsletters. Try Brighton Based Sellers , Etsy Success, Etsys Uk Ireland Seller Support Team

4. Read the Etsy Blog

5. Use Etsy Tools

Get tips on improving your shop with Shoptimizer

Mass Edit Listings with Craftopolis (title, description, price, quantity)

Tag Tools with Etsyonsale (edit your tags en mass)

7. Try Search Ads

Promote individual items or your whole shop using Etsy Search Ads. You can start and stop search ads anytime so it’s worth a try.

8. Use Social Media

Use Social media to promote your work and what you are up to. Make it interesting. Learn about Hashtags. I use Facebook, Hootsuite (for tweeting), Stumbledupon, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr and Flickr.

Extra Tip: Join Team Etsy on Flickr and share your images

Extra tip: New Facebook Graph Search

Extra tip: 40 Low Budget Advertising and Promotion Ideas for Etsy Sellers

9. Write a Blog

Take time to research and write an interesting blog. I have had many enquiries about commissions through my blog. Use good SEO and include lots of links. I use WordPress.

Extra tip: Quickly Add an Etsy Treasury to Your Blog

10. Other Great Resources

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January 29, 2013
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Daybook by Elizabeth Anne Norris

Here is my contribution to the Daybook. I hope to make this a regular post. I’d love to hear what you think. Do you like this idea ? I think it’s great. It focuses my mind and gives you, the reader, a little insight into my life today. Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below. Thanks.

Outside my window… Drizzle

I am thinking… about my interview tomorrow

I am thankful for… the roof over my head

In the kitchen… I’ve just made Bloody Mary Sardines on toast (without the vodka!) So tasty.

I am wearing... Very casual. Jeans, grey and white striped top, sweatshirt, Airwalk trainers

I am creating… new designs for enamel Riso screens

I am going to… apply for t he crafts skills awards

I am wondering… how to develop my new Silver Enamel Jewellery Designs

I am reading… The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I am hoping… my cat will not walk his muddy paws on any more of my paperwork!

I am looking forward to… Meeting up with my Brighton Etsy Team this evening.

I am learning… Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity one of Vision2Learn free online courses

Around the house… clutter and paperwork

I am pondering… how to progress my blog this year

One of my favourite things… right now, hot chocolate

A few plans for the rest of the week…one more trip to the gym to strengthen my knees, cycling, teaching silver jewellery making

A favourite quote for today… Don’t worry about how slowly you feel you’re heading to your dreams or how many roadblocks you find, or detours you need to take, you’re still cruising far ahead of everyone who’s too afraid to even try. By Karen Salmonsohn

Join me and many others taking part in the Simple Woman’s Daybook

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January 28, 2013
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Elizabeth Anne Norris Now Stocking Jewellers in Lewes

Elizabeth Anne Norris handmade enamel jewellery can now be found in Jonathan Swan’s jewellery shop, The Workshop, in the historic town of Lewes, East Sussex. Not only is The Workshop the first stockist of my unique handmade jewellery but it is the only enamel jewellery in the gallery collection.

Jonathan Swan’s establishment, The Workshop, is located in the shadow of Lewes Castle and has a long and interesting history. The original building dates back to 800 – 900 AD (Alfred the Great came to the throne in 856 AD, before written English history). The Workshop is 300 years older than the Norman Castle next door. The small alley dividing the workshop from next door was originally the main road into Lewes. Pottery excavated from inside the building has been dated 12th century. In recent history The Workshop had been occupied by London and Provincial Butchers, a plumber’s merchant and a charity shop. When Jonathan Swan acquired The Workshop, in 1981, it was in need of much restoration.

Jonathan had totally transformed the place into 4 functional spaces. At the front is the shop on the high street which houses a handpicked range of daring and different handmade contemporary jewellery by selected UK jewellery designers. Behind are 3 rooms, converted into jewellery workshop space. Upstairs, Jonathan’s jeweller’s bench is made from Rock Maple that used to belong to Winston Churchill. (The tree originally stood on the grounds of his house at Chartwell but was blown down in the 1987 gale). The downstairs back workshop has an upwards view of the Castle, and nine bench spaces made from old telegraph poles. The downstairs front workshop is the oldest part, and is now full of exciting jewellery equipment.

If you’d like to visit The Workshop, to browse the handmade designer jewellery or to take a jewellery course, all the information you need is below. I can also highly recommend a day trip to Lewes. If not then click here to take a look at the wonderful workshop photos

Click image to take you to The Workshop Website

http://theworkshoplewes.com

The Workshop
164 The High Street
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1XU

01273 474207

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December 22, 2012
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Enjoying My Shoes Off Moment…

Well, I’m sitting here enjoying my ‘shoes off’ moment with a cup of tea and some ginger biscuits. My jewellery exhibition is finished, my craft fairs in Brighton are done, my orders are all in the post. I can now relax for a little while.

It’s been a great year and I want to thank everyone; students, customers and friends who’ve made 2012 a great success for me. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year ! Enjoy the holidays and rejuvenate your energies for 2013.

Brighton Christmas day swim by Kevin Meredith

My shops eanjewellery and knowntoman will be open until Christmas Eve, when they will close until 27 December.

See you in 2013.

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December 15, 2012
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Handmade Silver Jewellery Under £30

Here is a selection of my handmade silver jewellery under £30. Perfect Christmas gift ideas for a lady who likes stylish statement jewellery. All my silver earrings and rings is handmade at my studio in Brighton, UK. Please click on the images below to take you direct to my online shop for full details or to order an item. There is still time to order your Christmas jewellery gifts online if you live in the UK. Here are the final UK postal dates.

‘Handmade Silver Jewellery Under £30′ by eanjewellery

Olive Branch Earrings eanjewellery £25.00	Circles and Pearls Earr… eanjewellery £23.00	One Stack Ring ‘Cir… eanjewellery £25.00	Vintage Little Flower E… eanjewellery £28.00
Circles and Pearls Earr… eanjewellery £25.00	Floral Stud Earrings eanjewellery £25.00	Triangles and Pearls Ea… eanjewellery £25.00	Simple silver frond hoo… eanjewellery £30.00
Vintage Olive Branch Ea… eanjewellery £28.00	Triangles and Pearls Ea… eanjewellery £25.00	Two Hearts Silver Earri… eanjewellery £25.00	Squares and Pearls Earr… eanjewellery £25.00
Squares and Pearls Earr… eanjewellery £28.00	One Stack Ring ‘Cir… eanjewellery £25.00	Squares and Pearls Earr… eanjewellery £28.00	My Love Heart Earrings eanjewellery £25.00

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December 12, 2012
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Gem of The Day – Patsy Oxley

Patsy Oxley is an artist turned enamel artist and has made jewellery her new artform. She draws inspiration from the semi-arid environment of Colorado Springs where she lives. Her colourful copper and enamel jewellery makes ‘the common uncommon‘ and her brass clay jewelry pieces are quite fantastic. Patsy writes about her inspiration and art in her blog here.

I have chosen Patsy’s Enamel dangle butterfly earrings for my ‘Gem of the Day’ as they caught my eye with the vibrant orange and yellow enamels while the attention to detail in the Monarch butterfly wings is amazing. These are definitely statement earrings and are sure to catch everyone’s attention. Beautiful work.

Click here to see Patsy’s Online Shop OxArtJewelry. What do you think of Patsy’s enamel work? Please leave your comment below. Many thanks.

Click here to see who’s been my ‘Gem of The Day’ before? Which has been your favourite so far? Please leave a comment below. I’d love your feedback.

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